NAVY CHIEF ADMIRAL KRISHNA SWAMINATHAN BEGINS OFFICIAL VISIT TO MAURITIUS TO BOOST MARITIME COOPERATION Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is on a four-day official visit to Mauritius from August 10 to 13, 2026, aimed at further strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and deepening defence ties between India and Mauritius. During his visit, Admiral Swaminathan is scheduled to engage with senior leadership of the Mauritian government and hold discussions on issues of mutual interest, including maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration. The engagements are expected to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in the maritime domain, strengthen operational-level coordination and consolidate the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Mauritius. India and Mauritius share close and enduring maritime ties. The Indian Navy regularly cooperates with the Mauritius National Coast Guard through training exchanges, operational engagements such as Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, port visits and hydrographic surveys. The two countries also actively participate in multilateral maritime forums and cooperative initiatives. Mauritius has been a regular participant in major Indian Navy initiatives, including the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), MILAN, the International Fleet Review, the Goa Maritime Conclave, IOS SAGAR and Exercise AIKEYME. These engagements reflect their shared commitment to the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). Admiral Krishna Swaminathan''s visit to Mauritius, his first since assuming charge as Chief of the Naval Staff, highlights the importance India attaches to its longstanding friendship with Mauritius. The visit is anchored in mutual trust, respect and a shared commitment to maritime security, regional cooperation and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.